Today’s Meditation

From The Upper Room The World’s Most Widely Read Daily Devotional Guide

Read John 5:1-15

Jesus said to [the sick man], “Stand up, take your mat and walk.” At once the man was made well, and he took up his mat and began to walk.

-John 5:8-9 (NRSV)

DURING a worship service, I listened to a song that was sung by street children who had given their lives to Christ. The song was about how far the Lord had brought them. As I meditated on the song, the words encouraged me and gave me hope. At the end of the service, I accepted Christ.

The most influential tool we have for ministering to others is our life story. Each one of us has a story different from that of the man Jesus healed near the pool of Bethzatha. When this man encountered Jesus, his entire life changed. He was healed and could walk. What Jesus did for him gave him a story he couldn’t keep to himself. He had to tell others.

From my experience, I know that it is important for us believers to share our experiences of how we came to know the love of Christ. We can do this through a song, a poem, a play, or by telling our story. And perhaps someone will be blessed and encouraged, or even give their life to Christ!

Alice Mwikali

(Nairobi, Kenya)

Prayer:
Lord, remind us daily that the story of our relationship with you has great value for others. Amen.

Thought for the day:
Telling our story is a simple way to share God’s love.